Identification of opportunistic Infections caused by intestinal Parasites in immunocompromised Patients

Abstract

Introduction: Parasitic diseases remain a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Conditions such as HIV/AIDS, the use of immunosuppressive medications, blood cancers, and other chronic illnesses increase patients' vulnerability to opportunistic infections. In a rising number of immunocompromised individuals, including transplant recipients and those undergoing immunosuppressive therapies, chronic diarrhoea is becoming more prevalent. Emerging pathogens such as Coccidia and Microsporidia play a crucial role in exacerbating this problem. This study aimed to investigate opportunistic intestinal parasites in immunocompromised patients. Objectives: 1. To identify various Parasitic Opportunistic Infections (OIs) in immunocompromised patients/HIV patients. 2. To co-relate the OI with patient’s clinical manifestations. 3. To co-relate OIs with other laboratory parameters of the patients (complete blood picture), CD4 count, Erythrocytic Sedimentation rate (ESR), CD4 count, C-Reactive protein, D-dimer, and radiological investigations etc).